Prime Minister Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, at an event on Wednesday. Modi recalled his long association with Kovind and praised his guidance and warmth during his presidential tenure, while Kovind described the book launch as an emotional moment. (PICS/PTI)

A high-level committee on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days (Pics/PTI and File Photos)